Of all the ways to correct for a lost or missing tooth, a dental implant is often
your best choice. With a dental implant you can chew normally, smile with confidence,
and care for your mouth and teeth just the way you always have. There's no need
for special treatment or cleansers, and your replacement tooth will work and look
the same as your natural ones!
When a tooth is lost through an accident or
extraction, a ugly gap is formed in
your smile that not only looks bad, it affects how you chew food and can lead
to crooked teeth, gaps, and can even lead to diseases of the gums or bone. While
you may not notice it, over time your remaining teeth will shift to close the
gap, and you could end up with an uneven smile.
The Dental Implant Procedure
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Step 1
Situation of a broken tooth. |
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Step 2
A post is integrated into the bone. |
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Step 3
A crown is placed over the implant. |
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A missing tooth can be replaced by
bridgework, but fixing the problem with a dental
implant means no visible metal, no removal, and no additional fuss. When you receive
a dental implant, a replacement tooth is individually crafted and fitted to your
mouth permanently and is held in place on a solid post. With a dental implant,
you can chew and go about your daily life without giving it a second thought because
the tooth looks and works just like the others in your mouth.
In a short series of visits, you'll have your implant post securely set in your
bone, just like teeth normally are. You'll next receive a temporary tooth to fill
the gap until your permanent
dental crown is finished, and when that one is installed,
your worries are over. The replacement tooth will be brushed and cleaned just
like any other, and you may even forget that you weren't born with it!
Our
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist will make sure that you get the very best in attentive care and that all your questions are answered. If you're worried about that missing tooth, we can make those troubles disappear with a dental implant!
For more information about dental implants and dental implant surgery, please visit the
American Dental Association,
Wikipedia or
MayoClinic.com.
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